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MisterD-Di
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Philip, I don't know if you were aware, but there was an amazing model of New St Station, with all the surrounding buildings, and with many trains operating around the network on electronic controls. It also incorporated a model of Rugeley power station. It was located just up the road from where I now live, in a back garden in Sutton Coldfield. It was known as DMNS, (Don's Miniature New Street) and had an open weekend for charity every year. We went several times.
Unfortunately, Don Jones, who built it, died a couple of years ago and I understand it has now been dismantled, which is a great shame. I wonder if you ever got to see it.
Here's a link to some photos: LINK |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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TonyS
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For those that haven't seen the pics, heres a quick link to the site MrD-Di refers to...
DMNS photos ![]() ![]() |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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MisterD-Di
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On 7th Jan 2012 11:43am, TonyS said:
For those that haven't seen the pics, heres a quick link to the site MrD-Di refers to...
DMNS photos
I think the problem with DMNS was that it was constructed in the man's garden and ran around and through the features there, including a number of fish ponds, flower beds and rockeries. The tracks seemed to be permanently cemented into various bases, and as has been mentioned, the electronics were incredibly complex. It had been constructed over many years. So the practicality of ever moving it was non-existent.
The system must have taken a lot of maintenance too, as much of it was exposed to the elements. So with the death of Don Jones there would have been no maintenance. No doubt this is why it has been dismantled, which is a great shame. It is possible that the house has been sold.
DMNS used to raise large sums for charity. The open weekends were always well attended, and included refreshments and sales of models and memorabilia. I understand he had celebrities visit, including Robert Redford and King Hussein of Jordan. ![]() ![]() |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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I've got this Bachmann DCC Class 25 at home. The yellow warning panel is much brighter than it appears in the picture, more of a lime-green. Was hoping to swap the bodyshell with a Class 24 but someone beat me to it at the auction:
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Thanks Philip, very nice indeed!
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Well, that is a compliment Philip. I notice on OUR railway the sun is always shining.
Everybody wave,here it comes ![]() |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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On 27th Jan 2012 8:57pm, PhiliPamInCoventry said:
I have posted a couple more pics in my gallery with very much you in mind.
Thanks Philip, very nice indeed. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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